Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 70 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew 04013913 Ballades and Verses Vain Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Ballades and Verses Vain" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work features various poetic forms, including ballades and sonnets, showcasing Lang's mastery of rhythm and rhyme while exploring themes of love, nature, and mortality. The poems reflect Lang's deep appreciation for literary tradition, often invoking classical references and a nostalgic tone, inviting readers into a rich, lyrical world. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to Lang's lyrical prowess through the "Ballade Dedicatory" and several other ballades. These opening poems convey a sense of history and personal reflection, often drawing connections between the present and the past while portraying intimate moments and sentiments. Lang's exploration of seasonal changes and the passage of time is particularly poignant, setting the stage for a thematic journey that balances light-heartedness with deeper philosophical musings throughout the collection. Overall, the opening portion of the book establishes a charming yet contemplative tone that invites readers to linger on the beauty of language and the intricacies of human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45173/45173-h/images/cover_ballads.jpg en Poetry Ballades PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 177481 177478 2024-09-19T04:28:53.526183 2023-09-19T15:43:26.842553 text/html text/html 159801 2024-04-03T23:02:42 text/html 148030 2024-09-19T04:28:58.902109 application/epub+zip 149062 2024-09-19T04:28:54.348142 application/epub+zip 122179 2024-09-19T04:28:53.928187 application/epub+zip 220625 2024-09-19T04:29:01.453134 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197376 2024-09-19T04:28:58.291191 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170604 2022-09-20T15:42:38.779148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130045 2024-09-19T04:28:52.472148 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110336 2024-04-03T23:23:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15617 2024-09-19T04:29:01.585107 application/rdf+xml 16360 2024-09-19T04:28:54.042170 image/jpeg 2660 2024-09-19T04:28:53.985143 image/jpeg 137044 2024-09-19T04:28:53.543147 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia